Agenda and minutes

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16.

Apologies and Changes in Panel Membership (If Any)

To note any changes in membership of the Panel made in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.3.

Minutes:

The apologies of Councillors McEwing and Thomas were noted.

17.

Tackling Childhood Obesity in Southampton - Draft Final Report pdf icon PDF 282 KB

Report of the Director, Legal and Business Operations, requesting that the Inquiry Panel discuss, amend and approve a final report of the Tackling Childhood Obesity in Southampton Scrutiny Inquiry.

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Minutes:

The Panel considered the report of the Director, Legal and Business Operations, requesting that the Panel discuss, amend and approve the final report of the Tackling Childhood Obesity in Southampton Scrutiny Inquiry.

 

Following discussion with officers the Panel noted that the report had not changed as a result of COVID-19, however the links that were emerging with obesity demonstrated the need for a strategy to be developed without delay. 

 

The Panel discussed the following and agreed minor amendments to the recommendations:

 

·  3. Restrict the growth in hot food takeaways – to include the Chair of Planning and Rights of Way.

·  5. Seek to become a Sustainable Food Place – to include Fare Share outlets. 

·  6. Community Hubs – to include green space sports premium.

·  14. Develop/clarify governance arrangements to oversee development in tackling childhood obesity in Southampton – to include leadership from young people.